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Research on Greening TVET for the solar sector in Africa
1-Greening TVET for the Solar Industry in Africa
Insight paper
The Insight Paper ‘Greening TVET for the Solar Industry in Africa’ shares findings from SHINE’s case studies in Ghana, Uganda, and Nigeria, detailing practical solutions and policy recommendations to close green skills gaps. Uncover the strategies shaping Africa’s green workforce here.
Short read
The short read ‘Greening TVET for the Solar Industry in Africa’ presents key insights from the SHINE project, a collaborative initiative to drive sustainable energy skills across the continent. Explore the foundation for Africa’s green energy future here.
Roadmap for Greening TVET in Africa in the solar sector
This Roadmap for Greening TVET in Africa is a visual guide to building a supportive ecosystem for the solar industry. Developed from SHINE’s research, it highlights pathways for policy, resource allocation, and knowledge exchange to drive green transitions at the national level.
2-National roadmaps on greening TVET for the solar industry in Ghana, Nigeria and Uganda
Case study of Ghana
Uncover Ghana’s strategic approach to strengthening its solar workforce in this SHINE case study. Dive into key insights on closing technical skill gaps and shaping policies to support Ghana’s green energy ambitions.
Case study of Nigeria
Explore Nigeria’s roadmap to a solar-powered future. This SHINE study highlights the urgent need for cohesive green training programs, tackling youth unemployment while aligning with Nigeria’s vast solar potential.
Case study of Uganda
Get an inside look at Uganda’s journey to sustainable energy with this SHINE roadmap. Discover how Uganda is building green skills in TVET to empower rural areas, fuel economic growth, and tackle the solar energy skills gap.
3-Current solar energy landscape in Africa
Factsheet - Solar training in Africa
This factsheet outlines the critical need for Green VET in Africa’s solar industry, addressing key drivers, challenges, and regional differences. With 600 million people lacking electricity and Africa’s vast solar potential, it highlights best practices to develop green skills for sustainable growth across the continent.
Infographic - Solar landscape in Africa
This infographic presents key data on solar energy access and Green Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Africa, including drivers, challenges, and regional best practices.
4-Current solar energy landscape in Ghana
Factsheet - Solar training in Ghana
This factsheet explores Ghana’s progress in green technical training within the solar sector. It highlights the key drivers, challenges, and best practices shaping solar training and adoption in Ghana.
Infographic - Solar landscape in Ghana
This infographic highlights Ghana’s solar training landscape within Green Vocational Education and Training (VET). It covers the country’s energy mix, key drivers for solar adoption, training challenges, and best practices across TVET and non-formal training programs.
4-Current solar energy landscape in Nigeria
Factsheet - Solar training in Nigeria
This factsheet provides insights into Nigeria’s approach to green technical training within the solar energy sector. It explores the primary drivers, regulatory frameworks, challenges, and best practices that are shaping solar education and workforce development in Nigeria, highlighting the country’s efforts to bridge its energy access gap through solar training initiatives.
Infographic - Solar landscape in Nigeria
This infographic provides an overview of Nigeria’s solar PV industry and its role in addressing the country’s energy deficit. It highlights the structure of TVET in Nigeria, key drivers and barriers to solar adoption, and best practices for training solar technicians. Key governance bodies, challenges, and the need for practical skills development are discussed, showcasing Nigeria’s steps toward a sustainable solar workforce.
5-Current solar energy landscape in Uganda
Factsheet - Solar training in Uganda
This factsheet examines Uganda’s progress in green technical training for the solar sector. It details the drivers, challenges, and regulatory frameworks shaping Uganda’s approach to Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in solar energy, highlighting best practices aimed at expanding access to clean energy and strengthening the solar workforce.
Infographic - Solar landscape in Uganda
This infographic provides an overview of Uganda’s approach to solar energy and TVET development, including major drivers, challenges, and regulatory frameworks shaping solar workforce training. It highlights best practices and strategic efforts to expand energy access and build a skilled workforce in Uganda’s solar sector.
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